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A Day in My Life ~ Ginevra Bishop by Kate Westbury
The daily tabulation of my usual activities within the hallowed halls of St. Mildred’s College is not for the faint of heart: The hunt for rationed marmalade at breakfast, the mad dash for the warmest corner of the lecture hall, the wrestling over grammar with my...
A Letter from Blix Windway by Sara Rosett
Auction News: Rare 1920s Letter Unveils Glimpse into Women's Changing Roles A fascinating piece of history is set to go under the hammer next month at Thistlethwaite & Sons, which offers a unique window into the lives of independent women in the 1920s. The item is...
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A Word With Barbara Howard
Why do you write the genre that you write?I fell in love with mysteries as a kid. I read Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Edgar Allen Poe. I enrolled in writing classes around the same time and automatically gravitated to the genre. I enjoy the analytical details...
Rosalind Thorne by Darcie Wilde
I trust you will forgive me for introducing myself. I am Miss Rosalind Thorne. As I write these words, the year is 1820, and once again it is time for London’s social season to begin. The weather outside is quite damp, as one must expect of a London spring, but it...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ A Shot of Murder by J. A. Kazimer
A Shot of Murder by J. A. Kazimer is the first book in the “Lucky Whiskey” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming June 8, 2019. When it comes to murder, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good Ten years after leaving the small town of Gett,...
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My Musing ~ Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey is the 10th book in the “Southern Sewing Circle” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley, April 2015 Librarian Tori Sinclair is tying the knot—as long as a murder doesn’t unravel her plans. . . Tori is ecstatic to become Mrs. Milo...
My Musing ~ Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer is the third book in the “Liz Talbot” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, April 2015 Where is Kent Heyward? The twenty-three-year-old heiress from one of Charleston’s oldest families vanished a month ago. When her father...
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New Release: Week of December 10, 2017
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Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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